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# Java Backend Developer

- **Company:** ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Web Services, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=54b978fe434499e3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Web services design?, * 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.

 * Strong expertise in Spring Boot and microservices-based architecture.
 * Proven experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, event-driven architecture).
 * Hands-on experience with AWS services (especially S3 and related services).
 * Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems and API design (RESTful services).
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git).
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills., * Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
 * Exposure to monitoring and logging tools., 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development with strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
 * Proven experience working with Kafka
 * Hands-on experience with AWS services

## Description

* We are looking for a highly skilled Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications.
 * The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS, along with strong database knowledge., * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot.
 * Build and implement microservices architecture for enterprise-level applications.
 * Develop and manage event-driven systems using Kafka (producers, consumers, and streaming).
 * Integrate applications with AWS services, including S3 and other core cloud components.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
 * Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.


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